Miami restaurants open on Christmas 2025 are Luca Osteria, Aviv, Aguasal, Altamura, Isabelle’s, Michael’s Genuine, and Amara at Paraiso.
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Miami celebrates the holidays in its own unique way: with sun, style, and an abundance of incredible food (and at these fun holiday pop-up bars). Whether you’re spending Christmas Eve with family, planning a low-key feast with friends, or simply looking to treat yourself to something festive and delicious, restaurants across the city are rolling out some of their most exciting menus of the year. From Seven Fishes feasts reimagined for the 305 to coastal Mediterranean spreads, Chinese-inspired holiday twists, and waterfront Noche Buena celebrations, this season’s offerings prove that Miami’s dining scene shines just as brightly in December as it does in July.
This year’s lineup spans every corner of the city, from Aventura to Doral to the Design District, bringing together chefs who are embracing tradition, creativity, and the kind of big, celebratory flavors that Miami loves. Highlights include decadent brunches, multi-course tasting menus, seafood towers, carving stations, indulgent pastas, and festive desserts that feel right at home in our tropical winter. Below, check out the best Miami restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials (and don’t forget to book a reservation as soon as possible)!
Highlights at Aviv include various hummus options like the “Turkish,” made with brown butter and crispy garlic, as well as the “Yerushalmi” topped with spiced beef and pine nuts.
Aviv in South Beach (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Aviv at 1 Hotel South Beach will serve Chinese-inspired holiday specials on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy inventive dishes such as kimchi and scallion latkes with caviar, Persian fried rice, smoked duck, and Kung Pao pastrami, all designed for sharing. Festive desserts, such as labneh cheesecake and chocolate challah bread pudding, round out a menu that blends bold flavors with a celebratory spirit. 341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-768-1386; avivsb.com.
Aguasal, which takes its name from “agua salada” (saltwater), serves coastal Mediterranean food with Florida ingredients.
Aguasal in Miami Beach (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Aguasal will offer festive holiday specials for dinner on December 24 and 25, featuring dishes such as foie gras terrine, Wagyu beef Wellington, and panettone bread pudding, alongside its à la carte menu. On Christmas Day, the restaurant will also host a lavish brunch with seafood selections, carving stations, shared pastries, and optional all-you-can-drink Taittinger or La Fête rosé. Set against its breezy Mediterranean-meets-Miami backdrop, Aguasal provides a polished and inviting holiday experience ideal for locals and visitors celebrating by the water. 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-605-4053; aguasalmiamibeach.com.
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Doral’s dining scene is heating up with Altamura Trattoria, a soulful Italian spot from beloved chefs Massimo and Elisabetta Tundo.
Altamura Trattoria in Doral (Christmas Eve)
Altamura Trattoria will celebrate its first Christmas Eve with a traditional Italian feast crafted by chef and owner Elisabetta Tundo, priced at $165 per person. The restaurant will be fully decorated beginning December 8, setting the stage for a festive night that also coincides with chef Massimo Tundo’s birthday. Guests will enjoy La Cena della Vigilia, a five-course seafood-focused menu inspired by Italy’s Christmas Eve traditions, featuring dishes like arancini di mare, lobster risotto, salmon wrapped in leeks, and a festive pandoro Christmas tree cake. 7835 NW 107th Ave., Doral; 786-900-2582; altamuratrattoria.com.
Amara at Paraiso is celebrating Christmas Eve
Amara at Paraiso in Edgewater (Christmas Eve)
Amara at Paraiso is celebrating Christmas Eve with a waterfront Noche Buena feast curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and executive chef Gaston Yelicich. Guests can expect a luxurious evening with festive specials, an outdoor grill showcase, and a surprise appearance from Santa, all set against the restaurant’s tropical bayfront backdrop. The celebration takes place from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 3101 NE Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-676-9495; amaraatparaiso.com.
Glass & Vine
Glass & Vine photo by Grove Bay Hospitality Group
Glass & Vine in Coconut Grove (Christmas Eve)
Glass and Vine will celebrate Christmas Eve with a lineup of festive specials available on Wednesday, December 24. Guests can begin with a mixed greens salad before selecting from entrées such as scallops with saffron risotto or an eight-ounce filet mignon accompanied by smoked Gouda polenta. A seasonal tres leches topped with berries and toasted coconut offers a sweet finish to the holiday meal. 2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami; 305-200-5268; glassandvine.com.
Isabelle’s outdoor patio
Isabelle’s patio photo Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
Isabelle’s in Coconut Grove (Christmas Day)
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove will host a festive Christmas Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy an abundant lineup of stations featuring breakfast favorites, an omelet bar, carving selections, charcuterie, cheeses, a seafood raw bar, and a decadent dessert spread, with the option to add bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch is priced at $155 per adult and $79 per child ages five to twelve, and reservations are required. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami; 305-644-4680; isabellescoconutgrove.com.
Jarana has a great Christmas spread
Jarana in Aventura (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Jarana is celebrating the holidays with a special Christmas menu offered from December 22 to 24, designed for two and centered on the warmth and abundance of a shared feast. The experience features a burrata salad, a showstopping 24-hour confit, and a roasted turkey leg with seasonal sides, as well as a nostalgic apple pie served with dulce de leche ice cream. 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 5150, Aventura; 786-840-8840; jaranarestaurant.com/aventura.
People love Luca Osteria in Coral Gables for its fun atmosphere and Italian cuisine
Luca Osteria in Coral Gables (Christmas Day)
Luca Osteria will celebrate the season with a $65-per-person Feast of the Seven Dishes, a playful Miami-inspired take on the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s seven-course menu showcases local ingredients and his signature creativity, featuring highlights such as truffled stracciatella, pasta al limone, short rib Bolognese, and pistachio semifreddo. It’s a festive, flavor-packed holiday experience rooted in Italian tradition and reimagined for the 305. 116 Giralda Ave., 305-381-5097; lucamiami.com.
The remodeled terrace offers plenty of seating, with a retractable roof ready for Miami’s unpredictable weather.
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Michael’s Genuine in Miami Design District (Christmas Eve)
Michael’s Genuine in the Design District is ringing in Christmas Eve with an à la carte menu crafted by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, who brings his signature heartfelt, ingredient-driven approach to the holiday. Guests can expect refined takes on seasonal classics, from pheasant and chestnut terrine to confit of goose, accompanied by a festive gingerbread cake crafted by pastry chef Marlena Bella. The restaurant will also be serving its White Christmas cocktail, and reservations are now open. 130 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-676-0894; michaelsgenuine.com.
Paralía in Key Biscayne (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Paralía at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is welcoming guests for a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feast, December 24-25, with a family-style menu inspired by Greek and Turkish flavors. The new restaurant, which replaces Cantina Beach, is part of the resort’s $100 million transformation, bringing a mix of coastal charm and refined elegance to the beachfront. With soft tones, sculptural lighting, and breezy water views, it offers a relaxed setting for a festive holiday meal by the ocean. 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne; 305-365-4622; paraliakeybiscayne.com.
Dreamy Sunny Isles cafe Rose Cafe and Restaurant has launched a romantic dinner menu with a full bar and craft cocktails for the first time.
Rose Cafe & Restaurant photo
Rose Cafe & Restaurant (Christmas Eve)
Rose Cafe & Restaurant in Sunny Isles will celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive Mediterranean-Italian menu served from 5 to 10 p.m. on December 24. Guests can choose from seasonal à la carte dishes, including Hamachi tartare, linguine with lobster, Champagne risotto with shaved truffle, Bluefin tuna tagliata, and a warm panettone dessert. Reservations are encouraged for this elegant holiday experience, with complimentary valet parking available. 16690 Collins Ave., Ste. 102, Sunny Isles Beach; 305-462-7725; instagram.com/rosecafeandrestaurant.